DIY Aloe Vera Hair Mask for Hair Growth (+ Spray Recipe)

Aloeha! If you’re looking for a DIY aloe vera hair mask for hair growth, I got you! Here’s a totally easy recipe that is bursting with nutrients that supply your scalp with much-needed goodness for strong long and thick hair! You can also turn this recipe into a hair growth spray as I’ll show you below!  

Amazing Benefits of Aloe Vera for Hair 

Let’s talk about the plant of plants – aloe vera! 

The wonder of aloe vera lies in its thorny succulent leaves filled with a thick nutritious gel-like substance.

It contains more than 75 nutrients, including 20 minerals, 18 amino acids, and 12 vitamins. Some of the beneficial vitamins in aloe vera include Vitamin A, B12, C and E . 

All of these nutrients promote cell turn over, healthy cell growth and shiny hair.

Aloe vera gel is also rich in proteolytic enzymes that heal and repair damaged cells and hair follicles in the scalp. By doing so, it improves the health of the hair follicles, restores their normal functioning and boosts hair growth. 

Proteolytic enzymes also stimulate dormant hair follicles, awakening them and encouraging hair regrowth.  

Other benefits of aloe vera for hair include: 

• Natural cleanser – Aloe vera gel is a natural cleanser for your skin. It helps remove dirt, excess sebum, and gunk stuck within the scalp.

• Dandruff treatment – Dandruff can be controlled and eliminated using aloe vera gel. This is because of its anti-inflammatory, deep hydrating and pH balancing properties. 

• Soothes scalp inflammation – If your scalp feels dry, itchy, inflamed and painful, smooth a thin layer of aloe vera gel on it. You’ll feel an instant cooling and relieving sensation. It also helps for scalp psoriasis and eczema.

• Makes your hair shiny – Aloe vera gel balances excess oily hair and hydrates dry damaged hair. This placed your hair at the right balance in texture and smoothness which gives it a naturally glossy look. 

• Boosts hair elasticity – Aloe vera has a chemical makeup that is similar to that of keratin, the primary protein that hair strands are made up of. Because of this, it helps improve the elasticity of hair which minimizing hair breakage and damage. 

• Protective styler – Aloe vera gel forms a protective coating around hair strands that keeps hair consistently hydrated and safe from UV damage, direct sunlight, pollution, harsh winds and other environmental elements. 

DIY Aloe Vera Hair Mask for Hair Growth (or Spray)

Now that we know the gorgeous benefits of aloe vera for hair, let’s head on to the juicy part – making a DIY aloe vera hair mask for hair growth! 

Also find instructions of how to make a DIY aloe vera hair growth spray! There’s only one difference, for a DIY aloe vera hair growth spray, use fresh aloe vera gel to create a liquid consistency.

What You Need 

• ½ cup of aloe vera gel (where to get it) or fresh aloe vera *if making a spray.
• 1 tbsp of extra virgin coconut oil (where to get it)
• 1 tsp organic local honey (where to get it)
• 1 Vitamin E capsule (where to get it)
• 5 drops of rosemary essential oil (where to get it)  
• 5 drops peppermint essential oil (where to get it)  
• 5 drops lavender essential oil (where to get it)  
• Bowl & spoon for mixing (where to get it)
• Hand blender (where to get it)
• Spray bottle (where to get it) or applicator bottle (where to get it) for storage

Directions 

1. In a medium sized bowl, add ½ cup of aloe vera gel. You can make your own at home by extracting the gel and blending it to liquid using a hand blender. This will be easier to store in a spray bottle, creating an DIY aloe vera hair growth spray!
2. Now melt and add 1 tbsp of coconut oil followed by 1 tsp of local honey.
3. Next, you’re going to carefully prick a Vitamin E capsule and squeeze out the oil into the bowl. You can also just cut the capsule with a pair of scissors to get the oil out. 
4. Finally, add 5 drops of rosemary essential oil, peppermint essential oil & lavender essential oil (which are all scientifically proven hair growth super oils). 
5. Mix everything up to combine all ingredients thoroughly. You can use a hand blender if using fresh aloe vera.
6. Store in an applicator bottle or spray bottle.

How to Use 

1. Section your hair and spread the DIY aloe vera hair mask for hair growth on your entire scalp using an applicator bottle or a spray bottle. You can even use a dropper.
2. Once your whole scalp is saturated, apply the remaining mask on your hair length and ends. Give your scalp a gentle massage using your finger pads for 2 minutes.
3. Tie your hair up and cover your head with a shower cap.
4. Leave the hair mask on for 30-60 minutes, then wash your hair as usual. You may need to shampoo twice to get all the oils out. 
5. Repeat once a week for best results.
6. If using it in spray form, you may have excess left which you can store in the fridge for around 3-7 days.

Add this DIY aloe vera hair mask for hair growth to your hair regimen and watch your hair thrive like it deserves to! Share any thoughts in the comments below!